Ex-Okaloosa deputy found not guilty of manslaughter in killing of Airman Roger Fortson
- -- Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was found not guilty of manslaughter on Thursday in the May 2024 fatal shooting of 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
- A jury acquitted Duran, 40, after approximately two hours of deliberation.
- Read the state attorney's full statement below:State Attorney StatementPDF previewView PDFThe trial began on Monday with jury selection.
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- -- Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was found not guilty of manslaughter on Thursday in the May 2024 fatal shooting of 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
- A jury acquitted Duran, 40, after approximately two hours of deliberation.
- Read the state attorney's full statement below:State Attorney StatementPDF previewView PDFThe trial began on Monday with jury selection.
Sources: Weartv